By churchblogtheory on December 11, 2009
Part 1 of 3 reports over the data collected in the survey we conducted earlier this year. We discuss the need for the church to participate in social media ministry.
Thank you for your participation. If you would like to discuss the results in more detail, please feel free to contact us via email [...]
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By churchblogtheory on September 15, 2009
LinkedIn is a social networking site for the business community. It boasts more than 45 million users worldwide. If you are a business professional, you have probably had some experience with LinkedIn already. If not, it would be beneficial for you to learn more about it. I liken it to Monster.com meets social media. It [...]
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By churchblogtheory on September 10, 2009
In a post today, Wes Woodell, on his blog West Coast Witness, asked the question(s) “Is Social Media Just a Fad? Will Facebook Fade Like Vanilla Ice?” Included in that post was a YouTube video from Socialnomics (Watch Below). Both reaffirm the reality that social media has parked its massive rear end in our culture/world and [...]
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By churchblogtheory on July 10, 2009
Having trouble coming up with things to write about? Want to avoid becoming redundant or preachy? Want to keep the blog fresh and appealing to today’s readers?
Plinky is a free web based service that offers writing prompts. Some are silly, others introspective, and others are bizarre. Still, some of them are [...]
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By churchblogtheory on July 6, 2009
One of the biggest reasons why people don’t start a blog is the thought:
“I’m not a writer!”
Fair enough. Some people aren’t writers. BUT if that is your reason, are you giving yourself a fair hearing? Bailey and Storch in their book The Blogging Church say “people are tired of perfection; they’re looking for authenticity.”
Have you [...]
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By churchblogtheory on July 3, 2009
Please take 3-4 minutes to complete this survey about blogging.
Click Here to take survey
Please share the link with your fellow internet users. Our goal is at least 500 responses. Thank you for your help.
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By churchblogtheory on July 3, 2009
Almost everyone who has spent time online has seen a YouTube video. Maybe it was on a blog, linked in an email or found in a Google search? Hopefully you have seen a video that either makes you think or inspires you in some way. This week, use a thought provoking or [...]
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By churchblogtheory on June 16, 2009
Interacting with your audience is vital to gaining readers to your blog and identifying those who may be interested in studying the message of Jesus. Additionally, it helps you understand who you are trying to connect with and therefore allows you to tailor your message in the future to reach them with the Gospel.
The [...]
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By churchblogtheory on June 11, 2009
BibleGateway.com is a powerful online tool. Google the term “bible” and you will find that Bible Gateway is #1. This free online service provides 20 english translations of the biblical text and a great place to link your readers to God’s truth.
How?
Go to biblegateway.com
Type your passage and select your translation OR search for the keyword [...]
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By churchblogtheory on June 8, 2009
Everywhere we go we are surrounded by images. If they haven’t been captured yet it won’t be long before they are.
When we drive down the highway we see billboards.
When we go to a restaurant there is a tv streaming image after image.
When we turn on the computer they jump out at [...]
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